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Simmons, William, fl. 1791-1798 to John Bryant

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03432.101 Author/Creator: Simmons, William, fl. 1791-1798 Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Manuscript letter signed Date: February 23, 1798 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket : free frank ; 25.5 x 20.5 cm. Order a Copy

Writes to Captain Bryant about administrative matters related to settling accounts for supplies received by the military stores department from Isaac Moore and Charles Sheldons. Written from the War Department's "Accountants Office." Free frank signed by William Simmons and stamped "Free" on address leaf.

Simmons, William, fl. 1795-1798
Bryant, John, 1742-1816

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